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Grew up in Western NY state to a Scottish emigrant playing basketball, watching soccer, and enjoying baseball. Graduated from Temple University while enjoying plenty of cheesesteaks at Ishkabibble's on South Street, taking in many a Phillie's game at the Vet for $10, and finding solidarity in Philadelphia sports fans' woes. Now living in ACC country trying to convince waitresses that I don't want sweet tea, avoiding any Duke-UNC conversation, and wondering why basketball country is so obsessed with football.

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Patrick's Recent Articles

LEXINGTON, KY - SEPTEMBER 26: Quarterback Tim Tebow #15 of the Florida Gators lays on the ground after being sacked by Taylor Wyndham #94 of the Kentucky Wildcats during the third quarter of the game at Commonwealth Stadium on September 26, 2009 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Tebow Injury Yet Another Reason For College Football Playoff

Published about 1 month ago
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DUNOON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 16: Players take part in the annual UK Swamp Soccer tournament on June 16, 2007 in Dunoon, Scotland .Swamp Soccer originates from the swamps of Finland and is fast becoming an alternative sport with tournaments taking place all over the World. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Neither Rain Nor Snow Nor Sand Nor Marsh, Soccer Plays On

Published 3 months ago
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13 Dec 1994: JEROME ALLEN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA DRIBBLES DOWNCOURT DURING THE 62-60 WIN OVER MICHIGAN AT CRISLER ARENA IN ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN.

When Will the Ivy League Produce Another NBA Talent?

Published 3 months ago
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Money Or Legacy? Lamar Odom Must Decide

Published 3 months ago
2,966 reads 37 comments

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Patrick Writes About

Opinion (19),
Basketball (14),
NBA (12),
NCAA (10),
US Cities (10),
World Football (9),
Soccer (9),
College Basketball (9)

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The Short List What Patrick thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Michael Jordan, Bob Cousy, John Stockton, Larry Bird, Kenny Lofton, Jim Kelly, Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Jim Braddock, Andy Johnson, Jason Terry
Favorite Sports Teams

Cleveland Indians, Buffalo Bills, Temple University, Syracuse University, Scotland national team, Everton FC, Chelsea FC, Celtic FC
Favorite Coaches

John Wooden, John Chaney, Eric Wedge, David Moyes, Martin O'Neill
All Time Sports Moment

Jordan's "flu game" against the Utah Jazz during the finals
Most Memorable Game Attended

Jim Thome hitting three homeruns in Jacob Field's inaugural season. I was 13 attending the game with my father.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cal Ripken's consecutive game streak
Ruth or Mays?

Mays ( I can't pick a Yankee)
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Tiger or Nicklaus?

The Golden Bear (for now)
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big East - then maybe ACC

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by Keith
18 days ago

Are Chris Duhon and Toney Douglas the answers to the Knicks' point guard woes?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/276444-knicks-still-struggling-to-find-the-right-point
by Keith
20 days ago

Could the Knicks' fate in 2010 be hanging in the balance of the hands of Eddy Curry?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/275202-with-2010-looming-for-the-knicks-the-time-is-now-for-eddy-curry
by Suzette
22 days ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/274119-saints-fans-saysorry-eli-not-this-time

I think you'd like
by JW
26 days ago

you might like this Oiler great:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272178-crazy-canton-cuts-bob-talamini
by Gray Ghost
26 days ago

Thanks for your input on Cameon's article. Well said!
by Keith
26 days ago

In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel
by Keith
about 1 month ago

I'm back!! I want to know, has Donnie Walsh done enough in his first summer with the Knicks?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/263825-knicks-offseason-plans-101-are-they-in-position-to-land-stars-of-2010
by Clay
2 months ago

Top Five Fantasy Rankings per position; Tecmo Super Bowl addition. Enjoy:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/245593-fantasy-rankings-tecmo-super-bowl-additionb
by Jay
2 months ago

Patrick,

Another edition of my humorous column, Athletes' Tweets.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241204-sex-is-like-paintball-athletes-tweets-starring-ron-artest
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Patrick, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero
by Henry
2 months ago

Please check out my latest if you'd be so kind.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237253-obama-to-appoint-new-college-football-czar-southern-man-is-up-to-the-task

Remember to 'like' it and share with a few friends if you think me worthy.

Thanks - SM (Your New Pigskin Czar!)
by micheal
2 months ago

hey Patrick

I’ve started a weekly segment looking at a review of what has happened in the NBA for the week. Your support and commentary would be greatly appreciated as I continue to hone my writing and analytical skills

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/236362-this-week-in-the-nba-5-things-i-think

Thanks in advance for the support!
by John
3 months ago

I've been working on this for a while and now 2010: A LeBron James Odyssey is ready... if you want to know what will happen next summer you must read this:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234201-2010-a-lebron-james-odyssey
by Richard
3 months ago

Breaking News: Powe to sign with Cavs!

See my brief report here and tell me what you think.

ro

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234192-breaking-news-cleveland-cavaliers-to-sign-leon-powe?just_published=1
by Cyrus
3 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234037-in-five-years-predicting-the-makeup-of-the-nba-best-players-and-teams/show_full

yo pat - check out my article on the state of the NBA in 2014

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When Will the Ivy League Produce Another NBA Talent?

Money Or Legacy? Lamar Odom Must Decide

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